Millie is a parent whose child has avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. After the therapist explains the primary treatment of contingency management to her, she is concerned. She says, “That just seems cruel.” How might you address Millie’s concerns?
What will be an ideal response?
The therapists begin the treatment because, indeed, it is often too hard for parents to initiate on their own. Escape extinction seems crucial for the effectiveness of the treatment. Recall that not implementing this treatment can result in malnutrition and even starvation on the part of the child. Children will learn to eat appropriately because hunger is a natural motivator. Concerns about long-term consequences in the child’s relationship with food have not yet been systematically examined.
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Confrontation during a single session and over a series of interviews may be measured on a 5-point scale called the Client Change Scale. Which of the following represents this scale?
A) ?Denial, Identification, Recognition, Generating Solutions, and Development B) ?Denial, Partial Examination, Acceptance but No Change, Generation of New Solution, and Transcendence C) ?Identification, Examination, Acceptance, Forgiveness, and Evaluation D) ?Identification, Partial Examination, Acceptance, Forgiveness, and Transcendence
Referring clients to other professionals is:
A. appropriate when counselors do not have the clinical training or expertise to work with certain clients. B. unethical since it leaves the client feeling abandoned. C. indicative of poor character. D. illegal in some states.
What is the role of standardized tests in counseling?
a. Counselors are not adequately trained to administer psychological tests and should not use them. b. Most psychological theories cannot be augmented by the use of psychological tests. It is better to assess clients using interview techniques. c. Many tests of personality, interests, values, needs, cognitive status, or psychopathology can be valuable if the counselor knows why the test is being given and how to administer and interpret the instrument. d. Tests are helpful in diagnosis and in getting to know the client. Many can be ordered over the Internet with adequate instructions for use. The text recommends such an approach. e. Most schools and agencies give a standard battery of psychological instruments as part of a client’s workup. The results of these tests determine the diagnosis and treatment plan for each client.
Multidimensional functional status incorporates physical well-being, _____, emotional well-being, and social well-being.
a. multicultural perspectives b. functional ability c. integrity d. relaxation